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From March 4, 1960 Des Moines Tribune: From on top of the slide he built for his little girls, Claude S. Peterson of Des Moines watches 3-year-old Laurie and 6-year-old LuAnn enjoy the ride. Peterson, a supervisor for American Telephone and Telegraph Co., worked several days to build the slide. "My back still hurts," he said. Register file photo

From Jan. 8, 1931 Des Moines Tribune: "What's the use of getting a sled for Christmas if there's never any snow?" asked 11-year-old George Thomas, left, and 8-year-old Ralph Baker, both of Des Moines. Register file photo

Burt Springer, left, of Des Moines shows off a sled being given away during a 1932 Christmas benefit for needy children, according to the Des Moines Tribune. Marjorie Young, center, and Mary Fiedler of the Camp Fire Girls helped with the distribution. Register file photo

From Dec. 2, 1955 Des Moines Register: There was tough going everywhere in Des Moines after a 3-inch snowfall -- even on a sled. Melody Jones, the 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, was put in charge of the grocer ycargo aboard the sled her mother was pulling home from the store. This spill occurred in a big snowbank. Register file photo

Donivan Christenson, 10, of Garner, Iowa, leaps from the top of a large snow pile with his sled on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Garner. Parts of northern Iowa received up to a foot of snow in an overnight snowstorm. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

The Lafuente family, including Aiden, 12, center, took time off on Friday to sled down a hill by the capitol on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Des Moines. Temperatures across the state continue to drop as more snow falls on Friday afternoon. Brian Powers/The Register

Aiden Lafuente, 12, left, looses a boot as his brother Frankie, 11, crashes into him as they sled down a hill by the capitol on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Des Moines. Temperatures across the state continue to drop as more snow falls on Friday afternoon. Brian Powers/The Register

Jacey Hoegh, 27, of Elk Horn, Ia., and his family grabbed their sleds and went down Zinnia Road near Elk Horn o on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2017. It's become a Hoegh family tradition during the winter months, whenever the conditions are just right. Courtesy of Jacey Hoegh

The Lafuente family, including Aiden, 12, center took time off on Friday to sled down a hill by the capitol on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Des Moines. Temperatures across the state continue to drop as more snow falls on Friday afternoon. Brian Powers/The Register

Owen Howells, 10, front, laughed as he fell off his sled. He was having fun at Merrill Middle School with his brother Benjamin Howells, 6, upper right, and Ivan Hyde, 7, on Friday afternoon Dec. 27. Bill Neibergall/The Register

Benjamin Howells, 6, front, laughed as he fell off his sled. He was having fun on piles of snow at Merrill Middle School with his brother Owen Howells, 10, upper right, and Ivan Hyde, 7, on Friday afternoon Dec. 27. Bill Neibergall/The Register

Edward Boyce of Des Moines, a third-grader at Elmwood Elementary, had this to say about his sled in the March 3, 1930 Des Moines Tribune: "My sled must not like me because it ran out from under me when I was going down a hill. It hit a cement spot and I few off. I hit one of my teeth on the cement." Register file photo

Audrey Deskin of Des Moines, a third-grader at Stowe Elementary, had this to say about "winter fun" in the March 1, 1930 Des Moines Tribune: "One night a lot of people came out to our house. We took our sleds and went sliding. We had a lot of fun. We coasted an hour and then we went in the house. We had oyster stew." Register file photo

From Feb. 14, 1940 Des Moines Tribune: "I'm through with sleds," said Damon Hartzer, 10, nephew of Des Moines Police Chief Floyd Hartzer. Damon and his sled crashed into an automobile when he coasted out of an alley, leaving him with a cut on his head that required two stitches. Register file photo

From March 12, 1960 Des Moines Tribune: What with Iowa's winter being so rough this year, members of the Tom Eness family find the northern sled dogs they raise on their farm southwest of Story City are mighty useful. Shown on a dogsled ride are the six Eness children: Harvey, 16 (standing); Esther, 15; Ida, 13; Ingborg, 12; Erik Ole, 7; and Torvald, 6. Register file photo

From Feb. 14, 1955 Des Moines Register: Boyd Murphy, 36, of Des Moines made good use of recent snow and ice with the homemade ice sled he built the previous summer. The sled weighs 300 pounds, has a 12-horsepower motor and ws made of crates, bicycle and auto parts, and four ice skates. Murphy, driving the sled on the Des Moines River near the Sixth Avenue bridge, said he could reach speeds of 40 to 45 mph. Register file photo

Jodi Safris and her daughter Riley, 4, left their mark after being the first to sled down the the hill at the Urbandale Winter Park on Dec. 24, 2008. The run was fun, but the winds were cold and the hill steep, so they decided to call it a day and headed home to warm up. Register file photo

Beaver Creek Elementary School: 8701 Lyndhurst Dr. in Johnston. Unlike Jordan Creek, the long and slow runs offered at Beaver Creek are a little more secluded. Being less busy and near a field perfect for playing in the snow, this spot is great for beginners and younger sledders.

Campbell Park: 12385 Woodlands Parkway in Clive. This park, located near Hickman Road in Clive, has plenty of space for sledding and playing in the snow. The area is perfect for long, fast runs.

Capitol Hill: 1111 East Court Ave. in Des Moines. Every year, Capitol Hill is a popular spot for sledders of all ages, especially those looking for the thrill of a fast hill.

Ewing Park: 5300 Indianola Ave. in Des Moines. Des Moines’ largest park provides sledders with low, long hills suitable for beginners with a lot of open space. It has low, long hills suitable for beginners.

Grandview Golf Course: E. 29th Street and Guthrie Avenue in Des Moines. This course is similar to Waveland, offering entertainment to sledders if 4.5 inches of snow is present on the ground. The great views offered at Grandview, combined with open spaces and multiple hill routes make Grandview a great sledding destination.

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Sledders walk back up the hill while sledding at Waveland Golf Course in 2007.(Photo: Register File Photo)

Jordan Creek Elementary: 4501 Fuller Road in West Des Moines. Like the Metro Ice Sports Arena, this common sledding spot is busy on weekends when snow is prevalent. Wide open space doesn’t take away from the speed of the long hill.

Mercy West Clinic: 1601 N.W. 114th St. in Clive. Located on the south side of the clinic, this hill [facing the Clive Aquatic Center] is great for all ages and not crowded often. The steep hill is fast and parking is available at the aquatic center.

Metro Ice Sports Arena: 5100 N.W. 72nd St. in Urbandale. This popular weekend sledding hill is secluded behind the ice arena and great for all ages, specifically younger sledders. Beware of busy weekends and little parking available during league hockey games and public skate times.

Waveland Golf Course: 4908 University Ave. in Des Moines. The golf course offers hills for all ages, including short, long, steep and slow routes. Late-night sledding is offered and sledding is available if the golf course gates are open and when there is at least 4.5 inches of snow covering the ground.

Southwoods Park: 350 S. 35th St. in West Des Moines. The wooded and hilly landscape located at this West Des Moines park makes for a secluded sledding experience. The steep hills are best for intermediate sledders.